Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Grapefruit
October — May
Citrus from the famous Valencia region
Iberica Fruit, based in Valencia – a region famous for its great citrus – offers the finest varieties of grapefruit. Spain is a leading producer of grapefruit in Europe, with a season running from October to May. It is mainly cultivated in Valencia, Murcia and Andalucía. The most common variety is the sweet, red-fleshed Star Ruby, characterised by its thin skin, high juice and sugar content and low bitterness.
Varieties
Star Ruby (Oct — May)
Deep red flesh, very sweet, low bitterness. Good juice content and relatively thin skin. Most common variety in Spain.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Star Ruby
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Grapefruit (Pomelo) Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- Usually 10 or 15 kg/box
| Calibre | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 100-110 |
| 1 | 95-102 |
| 2 | 88-96 |
| 3 | 84-92 |
| 4 | 81-87 |
| 5 | 77-84 |
| 6 | 73-80 |
| 7 | 70-76 |